City Academy Whitehawk — Primary School in Brighton

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City Academy Whitehawk

Brighton, BN2 5FL

381 Pupils

420 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

63.00% FSM %

181 Boys

200 Girls

About City Academy Whitehawk

City Academy Whitehawk is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Brighton and Hove, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 381 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Florella Scozzafava.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Brighton and Hove or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Brighton and Hove
Region	South East
Administrative District	Brighton and Hove
Parliamentary Constituency	Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
Ward	Whitehawk & Marina
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10041606
URN	139677
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Janis Taylor	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth Ali	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2017	31/08/2025	N/A
Mr Donal McCarthy	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2025	—	N/A
Mr Richard Benton-Stace	Local Governor	23/09/2022	22/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Danielle Delaney	Local Governor	29/04/2024	28/04/2028	Elected by school staff
Mr Lawrence Fry	Local Governor	23/09/2021	22/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathryn Hampshire	Local Governor	22/10/2021	21/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Graham Kennedy	Local Governor	28/01/2025	27/01/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Margaret Mansell	Local Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Florella Scozzafava	Local Governor	14/02/2026	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Waller	Local Governor	02/10/2024	01/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Russell Wood	Local Governor	01/09/2024	13/02/2026	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal